The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) vs. Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo CVT (17 - ..)
€ 20,400

€ 32,200

€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mazda 3 1.6 CD is 2.3 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
57.9
69.1
77
56.5
70.8
81.7
69.1 in
Width
70.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
57.9 in
Height
56.5 in
103.9
175.6
106.2
177.9
175.6 in
Length
177.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
2943 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.37 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
BL
Generation
FC
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
108 hp
180 hp
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
177 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
115 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
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27.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
27.25 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
52 mpg
39 mpg
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
41 mpg
city
30 mpg
62 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
759 mi
Range
469 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
759 mi
469 mi
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Environmental Impact
92.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
115.6 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
92.5 kWh
115.6 kWh
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft








38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.6 cu ft